InterVideo
Encyclopedia
InterVideo was a software publisher
specializing in multimedia
related programs. InterVideo's products include video capturing
, video editing
, DVD authoring
, CD/DVD recording
, film distribution
, and video playback. Its best known product is WinDVD
. InterVideo markets its products to the retail market as well as to Original Equipment Manufacturer
s. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA.
InterVideo HandHeld Business Unit develops multimedia
software solutions in the mobile and embedded
multimedia
market. Their unique iMobi technologies are embedded widely on Smartphones, GPS units, car entertainment solutions and portable entertainment devices.
for approximately $68 million and announced its merger with Ulead on July 9, 2006.
On 28 August, 2006, Corel Corporation announced that it would acquire InterVideo for about $196 million.
Software publisher
A software publisher is a publishing company in the software industry between the developer and the distributor. In some companies, two or all three of these roles may be combined ....
specializing in multimedia
Multimedia
Multimedia is media and content that uses a combination of different content forms. The term can be used as a noun or as an adjective describing a medium as having multiple content forms. The term is used in contrast to media which use only rudimentary computer display such as text-only, or...
related programs. InterVideo's products include video capturing
Video capture
Video capture is the process of converting an analog video signal—such as that produced by a video camera or DVD player—to digital video. The resulting digital data are computer files referred to as a digital video stream, or more often, simply video stream...
, video editing
Video editing
The term video editing can refer to:* Linear video editing, using video tape* Non-linear editing system , using computers with video editing software* Offline editing* Online editing...
, DVD authoring
DVD authoring
DVD authoring is the process of creating a DVD video capable of playing on a DVD player. DVD authoring software must conform to the specifications set by the DVD Forum group in 1995...
, CD/DVD recording
Optical disc authoring
Optical disc authoring, including DVD and Blu-ray Disc authoring , is the process of assembling source material—video, audio or other data—into the proper logical volume format to then be recorded onto an optical disc .-Process:To burn an optical disc, one usually first creates an...
, film distribution
Film distribution
The distribution of a film is the process through which a movie is made available to watch for an audience by a film distributor...
, and video playback. Its best known product is WinDVD
WinDVD
WinDVD is a commercial video player and music player software for Microsoft Windows. It enables the viewing of DVD-Video movies on the user's PC. DVD-Video backups stored on hard disk can also be played...
. InterVideo markets its products to the retail market as well as to Original Equipment Manufacturer
Original Equipment Manufacturer
An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, manufactures products or components that are purchased by a company and retailed under that purchasing company's brand name. OEM refers to the company that originally manufactured the product. When referring to automotive parts, OEM designates a...
s. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA.
InterVideo HandHeld Business Unit develops multimedia
Multimedia
Multimedia is media and content that uses a combination of different content forms. The term can be used as a noun or as an adjective describing a medium as having multiple content forms. The term is used in contrast to media which use only rudimentary computer display such as text-only, or...
software solutions in the mobile and embedded
Embedded system
An embedded system is a computer system designed for specific control functions within a larger system. often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts. By contrast, a general-purpose computer, such as a personal...
multimedia
Multimedia
Multimedia is media and content that uses a combination of different content forms. The term can be used as a noun or as an adjective describing a medium as having multiple content forms. The term is used in contrast to media which use only rudimentary computer display such as text-only, or...
market. Their unique iMobi technologies are embedded widely on Smartphones, GPS units, car entertainment solutions and portable entertainment devices.
History
On 13 August, 2005, InterVideo acquired Ulead SystemsUlead Systems
Ulead Systems is a Taiwanese computer software company headquartered in Neihu district in Taipei, Taiwan. It is a subsidiary of Corel.- History :Ulead was founded on August 5, 1989 by Lotus Chen, Lewis Liaw and Way-Zen Chen...
for approximately $68 million and announced its merger with Ulead on July 9, 2006.
On 28 August, 2006, Corel Corporation announced that it would acquire InterVideo for about $196 million.